FROM  THE  LIBRARY  OF 
REV.   LOUIS    FITZGERALD    BENSON,  D.  D. 

BEQUEATHED   BY  HIM   TO 

THE   LIBRARY  OF 

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ST.  LOUIS,  MO. : 

CONCORDIA   PUBLISHING   HOUSE. 

1886. 


CONTEXTS. 


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I.  Worship 5 

1.  All  glory  be  to  God  on  high 5 

2.  Abide,  0  dearest  Jesus 6 

3.  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  to  us  attend 7 

4.  Blessed  Jesus,  at  Thy  word 8 

5.  Now  thank  we  all  our  God 9 

6.  To  God,  the  Father  of  all  love 10 

II.  The  Church  Year 12 

7.  0  Lord,  how  shall  I  meet  Thee 12 

8.  Let  us  all  with  gladsome  voice 15 

9.  From  heaven  above  to  earth  I  come 16 

10.  The  old  year  now  hath  passed  away 18 

11.  0  bleeding  Head,  and  wounded 19 

12.  Jesus  Christ,  my  sure  Defence 21 

13.  Since  Christ  has  gone  to  heaven,  His  home  23 

14.  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  God  and  Lord 24 

15.  Thou  who  art  Three  in  Unity 2(3 

16.  We  all  believe  in  One  true  God 26 

17.  A  mighty  Fortress  is  our  God 27 

18.  Lord,  keep  us  in  Thy  Word  and  work 29 

III.  The  Means  of  Grace 30 

19.  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  with  us  abide 30 

20.  Let  me  be  Thine  forever 31 

21.  O  Christ,  our  true  and  only  Light 32 

22.  Blessed  Jesus,  here  we  stand - 33 

23.  Jesus  Christ,  our  blessed  Saviour 35 


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IV.  The  Order  of  Salvation 36 

24.  '  'Jesus  sinners  doth  receive !  " 36 

25.  Dear  Christians,  one  and  all  rejoice 38 

26.  Now  I  have  found  the  firm  foundation 40 

V.  The  Christian  Life 4:> 

27.  Lord,  as  Thou  wilt,  deal  Thou  with  me 42 

28.  O  God,  Thou  faithful  God 43 

29.  Whate'er  my  God  ordains  is  right 45 

VI.  Death  and  Eternity 47 

30.  For  me  to  live  is  Jesus 47 

31.  I  fall  asleep  in  Jesus'  wounds 48 

32.  Now  lay  we  calmly  in  the  grave 49 

33.  Jerusalem,  thou  city  fair  and  high 50 


I.  WOKSHIP. 


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2.  We  praise,  we  worship  Thee,  we  trust, 
And  give  Thee  thanks  forever, 
O  Father,  that  Thy  rule  is  just, 
And  wise,  and  changes  never: 
Thy  boundless  power  o'er  all  things  reigns, 
Done  is  whate'er  Thy  will  ordains; 
Well  for  us  that  Thou  rulest! 


WORSHIP. 

3.  O  Jesus  Christ,  Thou  only  Son 
Of  God,  Thy  heavenly  Father, 
Who  didst  for  all  our  sins  atone 
And  the  lost  sheep  dost  gather, 
Thou  Lamb  of  God,  to  Thee  on  high 
From  out  our  depths  we  sinners  cry. 
Have  mercy  on  us,  Jesus ! 

4.  0  Holy  Ghost,  Thou  precious  Gift. 
Thou  Comforter  unfailing, 

O'er  Satan's  snares  our  souls  uplift, 
And  let  Thy  power  availing 
Avert  our  woes  and  calm  our  dread  ; 
For  us  the  Saviour's  blood  was  shed. 
We  trust  in  Thee  to  save  us ! 


N.  Dedus  (?)  1529. 


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WORSHIP. 

3.  Abide  with  heavenly  brightness 
Among  us,  precious  Light ; 
Thy  truth  direct,  and  keep  us 
From  error's  gloomy  night. 

4.  Abide  with  richest  blessings 
Among  us,  bounteous  Lord; 
Let  us  in  grace  and  wisdom 
Grow  daily  through  Thy  Word. 

5.  Abide  with  Thy  protection 
Among  us,  Lord,  our  Strength, 
Lest  world  and  Satan  fell  us, 
And  overcome  at  length. 

6.  Abide,  0  faithful  Saviour, 
Among  us  with  Thy  love; 
Grant  steadfastness,  and  help  us 
To  reach  our  home  above. 

Dr.  J.  Stegmann;  1032. 

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2.  Unseal  our  lips  to  sing  Thy  praise, 
Our  hearts  in  true  devotion  raise, 
Our  faith  increase,  and  grant  us  light. 
That  we  may  know  Thy  Name  aright ; 

3.  Until  we  join  the  host  that  cry, 
"Holy  art  Thou,  O  Lord  most  High!" 
And  'mid  the  light  of  that  blest  place 
Shall  gaze  upon  Thee  face  to  face. 

4.  Glory  to  God,  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Holv  Spirit,  Three  in  One ! 
To  Thee,"0  Holy  Trinity, 

Be  praise  throughout  eternity ! 

William  II.,  Ihike  of  Saxe-  Weimar,  1638. 


4.  Liebster  Jesu,  wir  sind  hier. 


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Lie  in  deepest  darkness  shrouded, 
Till  Thy  Spirit  breaks  our  night 
With  the  beams  of  truth  unclouded  : 
Thou  alone  to  God  canst  win  us, 
Thou  must  work  all  good  within  us. 


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Glorious  Lord,  Thyself  impart ! 
Light  of  light,  from  God  proceeding 
Open  Thou  our  ears  and  heart, 
Help  us  by  Thy  Spirit's  pleading, 
Hear  the  cry  Thy  people  raises, 
Hear  and  bless  our  prayers  and  praises. 

Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Praise  to  Thee  and  adoration  ! 
(J rant  that  we  Thy  Word  may  trust, 
And  obtain  true  consolation, 
While  we  here  below  must  wander, 
Till  we  sing  Thy  praises  yonder. 

T.  Clausnitzer,  1671. 


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WORSHIP. 


2.  0  may  this  bounteous  God 
Through  all  our  life  be  near  us, 
With  ever  joyful  hearts 

And  blessed  peace  to  cheer  us ; 
And  keep  us  in  His  grace, 
And  guide  us  when  perplexed, 
And  free  us  from  all  ills 
In  this  world  and  the  next. 

3.  All  praise  and  thanks  to  God, 
The  Father,  now  be  given, 
The  Son,  and  Him  who  reigns 
With  them  in  highest  heaven, 
The  One  eternal  God, 

Whom  earth  and  heaven  adore ; 
For  thus  it  was,  is  now, 
And  shall  be  evermore  ! 

Mag.  M.  Rinkart,  1644. 


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2.  The  angel  host,  0  King  of  kings, 
Thy  praise  forever  telling, 

In  earth  and  sky  all  living  things 
Beneath  Thy  shadow  dwelling, 
Adore  and  praise  their  Maker's  might, 
Whose  wisdom  orders  all  tilings  right; 
To  God  all  praise  and  glory  ! 

3.  What  God's  almighty  power  hath  made, 
His  gracious  mercy  keepeth  ; 

By  morning  glow  or  evening  shade 
His  watchful  eye  ne'er  sleepeth; 
Within  the  kingdom  of  His  might, 
Lo,  all  is  just  and  all  is  right; 
To  God  all  praise  and  glory ! 

4.  I  cried  to  God  in  my  distress, 
His  mercy  heard  me  calling ; 
My  Saviour  saw  my  helplessness, 
And  kept  my  feet  from  falling ; 

For  this,  Lord,  praise  and  thanks  to  Thee ! 
Praise  God  Most  High,  praise  God  with  me! 
To  God  all  praise  and  glory  ! 

5.  The  Lord  forsaketh  not  His  flock, 
His  chosen  generation ; 

He  is  their  refuge  and  their  rock, 
Their  peace  and  their  salvation ; 
And  with  a  mother's  watchful  love 
He  guides  them  wheresoe'er  they  rove ; 
To  God  all  praise  and  glory ! 

G.  When  earth  can  comfort  us  no  more, 
Nor  human  help  availeth, 
The  Maker  comes  Himself,  whose  store 
Of  blessing  never  faileth, 
And  bends  on  them  a  Father's  eyes 
Whom  earth  all  rest  and  hope  denies; 
To  God  all  praise  and  glory! 


Thus  all  my  pilgrim  way  along 
I'll  sing  aloud  Thy  praises, 
That  men  may  hear  the  grateful  song 
My  voice  unwearied  raises ; 


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THE  CHURCH  YEAR. 


Be  joyful  in  the  Lord,  my  heart ! 
Both  soul  and  body,  bear  your  part ! 
To  God  all  praise  and  glory! 

Ye  who  confess  Christ's  holy  name, 

To  God  give  praise  and  glory  ! 

Ye  who  the  Father's  power  proclaim, 

To  God  give  praise  and  glory ! 

All  idols  under  foot  be  trod, 

The  Lord  is  God !     The  Lord  is  God  ! 

To  God  all  praise  and  glory ! 

Then  come  before  His  presence  now. 
And  banish  fear  and  sadness ; 
To  your  Redeemer  pay  your  vow, 
And  sing  with  joy  and  gladness: 
Though  great  distress  my  soul  befell. 
The  Lord  my  God  did  all  things  well : 
To  God  all  praise  and  glory ! 

J.  Sell  tit:.  KJlS 


II.  THE  CHURCH  YEAE. 


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Green  boughs  and  fairest  palms, 
And  I  too  will  adore  Thee 
With  sweetest  songs  and  psalms. 
My  heart  shall  bloom  forever 
For  Thee  with  praises  new, 
And  from  Thy  name  shall  never 
Withhold  the  honor  due. 

3.  What  hast  Thou  left  ungranted, 
To  give  me  glad  relief  ? 

When  soul  and  body  panted 
In  utmost  depth  of  grief, 
In  deepest  degradation, 
Devoid  of  joy  and  peace, 
Then  Thou,  my  soul's  Salvation, 
Didst  come  to  bring  release. 

4.  I  lay  in  fetters  groaning, 
Thou  com'st  to  set  me  free  ; 

I  stood,  my  shame  bemoaning, 
Thou  com'st  to  honor  me; 
A  glory  Thou  dost  give  me, 
A  treasure  safe  on  high, 
That  will  not  fail  nor  leave  me 
As  earthly  riches  fly. 

5.  Naught,  naught,  dear  Lord,  could  move  Thee 
To  leave  Thy  rightful  place 

.Save  love,  for  which  I  love  Thee ; 
A  love  that  could  embrace 


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A  world  where  sorrow  dwelleth, 
Which  sin  and  suffering  fill, 
More  than  the  tongue  e'er  telleth 
Yet  Thou  couldst  love  it  still ! 


6.  Rejoice  then,  ye  sad-hearted, 
Who  sit  in  deepest  gloom, 
Who  mourn  o'er  joys  departed, 
And  tremble  at  your  doom : 
Despair  not,  He  Is  near  you, 
Yea,  standing  at  the  door, 

Who  best  can  help  and  cheer  you, 
And  bids  you  weep  no  more. 

7.  No  care,  nor  effort  either, 
Is  needed  day  and  night, 
How  ye  may  draw  Him  hither 
In  your  own  strength  and  might. 
He  comes,  He  comes  with  gladness, 
Moved  by  His  love  alone, 

To  calm  your  fear  and  sadness, 
Which  unto  Him  are  known. 

8.  Sin's  debt,  that  fearful  burden, 
Let  not  your  souls  distress ; 
Your  guilt  the  Lord  will  pardon 
And  cover  with  His  grace. 

He  comes,  He  comes,  procuring 
The  peace  of  sin  forgiven, 
To  all  God's  son's  securing 
Their  part  and  lot  in  heaven. 

9.  Why  should  the  wicked  move  you  ? 
Heed  not  their  craft  and  spite ! 
Your  Saviour,  who  doth  love  you, 
Will  scatter  all  their  might. 

He  comes,  a  King  most  glorious, 
And  all  His  earthly  foes 
In  vain  His  course  victorious 
Endeavor  to  oppose. 


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A  terror  to  His  Iocs, 
A  light  of  consolations 
And  blessed  hope  to  those 
Who  love  the  Lord's  appearing. 
•    O  glorious  Sim,  now  conic, 
Send  forth  Thy  beams  so  cheering, 
And  guide  us  safely  home! 

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2.  To  this  vale  of  tears  He  conies, 
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That  with  Him  in  heaven's  fair  homes 
We  may  reign  in  gladness. 

3.  AVe  are  rich,  for  He  was  poor ; 
Is  not  this  a  wonder? 
Therefore  praise  God  evermore, 
Here  on  earth  and  yonder! 

4.  O  Lord  Christ,  our  Saviour  dear, 
Be  Thou  ever  near  us. 

Grant  us  now  a  glad  New  Year ; 
Amen,  Jesus,  hear  us ! 

U.  Langhanns,  1560. 


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Of  Mary,  chosen  virgin  mild ; 
This  little  child,  of  lowly  birth, 
Shall  be  the  joy  of  all  the  earth. 

3.  This  is  the  Christ,  our  God  and  Lord. 
Who  in  all  need  shall  aid  afford ; 

He  will  Himself  your  Saviour  be, 
From  all  your  sins  will  make  you  free. 

4.  He  brings  those  blessings,  long  ago 
Prepared  by  God  for- all  below, 
That  in  His  heavenly  kingdom  blest 
You  may  with  us  forever  rest. 

5.  These  are  the  tokens  ye  shall  mark, 
The  swaddling-clothes  and  manger  dark  ; 
There  shall  ye  find  the  young  child  laid. 

By  whom  the  heavens  and  earth  were  made. 

6.  Now  let  us  all  with  gladsome  cheer 
Follow  the  shepherds,  and  draw  near 
To  see  this  wondrous  gift  of  God, 
Who  hath  His  own  dear  Son  bestowed. 


THE  CHURCH  YEAR. 

7.  (five  heed,  my  heart,  lift  up  thine  eyes! 
What  is  rt  in  yon  manger  lies? 

Who  is  this  eliild,  so  young  and  fair? 
Dear  little  Jesus  lieth  there. 

8.  Welcome  to  earth.  Thou  noble  Guest, 

Through  whom  the  sinful  world  is  hirst  ! 
Thou  com'st  to  share  my  misery, 
What  thanks  shall  I  return  to  Thee  ? 

9.  Ah,  Lord,  who  hast  created  all. 

How  hast  Thou  made  Thee  weak  and  small. 
That  Thou  must  lie  on  coarse  dry  grass, 
The  food  of  humble  ox  and  ass! 

h>.   And  were  the  world  ten  times  as  wide, 
With  gold  and  jewels  beautified, 
It  would  be  far  too  small  to  be 
A  narrow  cradle.  Lord,  for  Thee. 

11.  For  velvets  soft  and  silken  stuff 
Thou  hast  but  hay  and  straw  so  rough, 
Whereon  Thou  King,  so  rich  and  great, 

As  't  were  Thy  heaven,  art  throned  in  state. 

12.  And  thus,  dear  Lord,  it  pleased  Thee 
To  make  this  truth  quite  plain  to  me, 
That  this  world's  honor,  wealth,  and  might 
Are  naught  and  worthless  in  Thy  sight. 

13.  Ah,  dearest  Jesus,  holy  Child, 
Make  Thee  a  bed,  soft,  undefiled, 
Within  my  heart,  that  it  may  be 
A  quiet  ehamber  kept  for  Thee. 

14.  My  heart  for  very  joy  doth  leap, 
My  lips  no  more  can  silence  keep ; 
I  too  must  sing  with  joyful  tongue 
That  sweetest  ancient  cradle-song : 

15.  Glory  to  God  in  highest  heaven, 
Who  unto  man  His  Son  hath  given  ! 
While  angels  sing  with  pious  mirth 
A  glad  2s ew  Year  to  all  the  earth. 

Dr.  M.  Luther,  1535. 


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Who  with  the  Father  reign'st  as  One, 
To  guard  and  rule  Thy  Christendom 
Through  aH  the  ages  yet  to  come. 

3.  Take  not  Thy  saving  Word  away, 

Our  souls'  true  comfort,  staff,  and  stay ; 
Abide  with  us,  and  keep  us  free 
From  all  false  doctrines  graciously. 

4.  O  hell)  us  to  forsake  all  sin, 

A  new  and  holier  course  begin ; 

From  last  year's  sins,  Lord,  hide  Thy  face, 

In  this  new  year  grant  us  Thy  grace: 

5.  That  as  true  Christians  we  may  live, 
Or  die  in  peace  that  Thou  canst  give, 
To  rise  again  when  Thou  shalt  come, 
And  enter  our  eternal  home. 

6.  There  shall  we  thank  Thee,  and  adore, 
With  all  the  angels  evermore ; 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  increase  our  faith 

To  praise  Thy  name  through  life  and  death. 

J.  Steuerlein,  15S8. 


THE  CHURCH  YEAR. 


19 


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Men  spit  upon  and  jeer  Thee', 
Thou  noble  countenance, 
Though  mighty  worlds  shall  fear  Thee, 
And  flee  before  Thy  glance  ! 
How  art  Thou  pale  with  anguish, 
With  sore  abuse  and  scorn ! 
How  does  Thy  visage  languish, 
Which  once  was  bright  as  morn ! 

Now  from  Thy  cheeks  has  vanished 
Their  color  once  so  fair ; 
From  Thy  red  lips  is  banished 
The  splendor  that  was  there. 
Pale  Death  with  cruel  rigor 
Bereaveth  Thee  of  life  ; 
Thus  losest  Thou  Thy  vigor 
And  strength  in  this  sad  strife. 


20  THE  CHI  U<H  YEAR. 

4.  My  burden,  in  Thy  passion, 
Lord,  Thou  hast  borne  for  me. 
For  it  was  my  transgression, 
Which  brought  this  woe  on  Thee. 
I  cast  me  down  before  Thee, 
Wrath  were  my  rightful  lot, 
Have  mercy,  I  implore  Thee, 
Redeemer,  spurn  me  not ! 

5.  My  Shepherd,  now  receive  me  I 
My  Guardian,  own  me  Thine! 
Great  blessings  Thou  didst  give  me, 

0  Source  of  gifts  divine  ! 
Thy  lips  have  often  fed  me 
With  milk  and  sweetest  food; 
Thy  Spirit  oft  lias  led  me 

To  stores  of  heavenly  good. 

6.  O  Saviour,  do  not  chide  me ! 
From  Thee  I  will  not  part ; 
Here  I  will  stand  beside  Thee, 
When  breaks  Thy  loving  heart ; 
When  soul  and  body  languish 
In  death's  last  fatal  grasp, 
Then,  in  Thy  deepest  anguish, 
Thee  in  mine  arms  I'll  clasp. 

7.  Naught  ever  so  much  blesses, 
So  much  rejoices  me, 

As  when  in  Thv  distresses 

1  take  a  part  with  Thee. 
Ah,  well  for  me,  if  lying 
Here  at  Thy  feet,  my  Life, 

I  too  with  Thee  were  dying, 
And  thus  might  end  my  strife ! 

8.  Thanks  from  my  heart  I  offer 
Thee,  Jesus,  dearest  Friend, 
For  all  that  Thou  didst  suffer ; 
My  good  didst  Thou  intend. 
Ah,  grant  that  I  may  ever 

To  Thy  truth  faithful  be ; 
When  soul  and  body  sever, 
Mav  I  be  found  in  Thee ! 


THE  (  HL  KC1I   YEAR. 


21 


10. 


When  hence  1  must  betake  me, 
Lord,  do  not  Thou  depart ! 
O  nevermore  forsake  me, 
When  death  is  at  my  heart! 
When  soul  and  body  languish, 
O  leave  me  not  alone, 
But  take  away  mine  anguish, 
In  virtue  of  Thine  own! 


Be  Thou  my  Consolation 
And  Shield,  when  I  must  die; 
Remind  me  of  Thy  passion, 
When  my  last  hour  draws  nigh. 
My  eyes  shall  then  behold  Thee, 
Upon  Thv  cross  shall  dwell, 
My  heart*  by  faith  enfold  Thee  ; 
Who  dieth  thus,  dies  well ! 


P.  Gerhardt,  1669. 


12.  Jesus,  meine  Zuversicht. 


1.    Je   -    -   bus    Christ,  my      sure      De  -  fence 
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night  of  death  be  fraught  still  with  many  an  anx-ious  thought. 


22  THE  CHURCH  YEAR. 


2.  Jesus,  my  Redeemer,  lives ! 
I  too  unto  life  must  waken ; 
Endless  joy  my  Saviour  gives; 
►Shall  my  courage  then  be  shaken? 
Shall  I  fear  ?    Or  could  the  Head 
Rise  and  leave  His  members  dead  ? 

3.  Nay,  too  closely  am  I  bound 
Unto  Him  by  hope  forever ; 

Faith's  strong  hand  the  Rock  hath  found, 
Grasped  it,  and  will  leave  it  never; 
Not  the  ban  of  death  can  part 
From  its  Lord  the  trusting  heart. 

4.  I  am  only  flesh  and  blood, 
And  on  this  corruption  seizeth, 
But  I  know,  my  Lord  and  God 
From  the  grave  my  body  raiseth, 
That  with  Him  eternally 

In  His  glory  I  may  be. 

5.  Glorified  I  shall  again 

With  this  skin  then  be  enshrouded, 
In  this  body  I  shall  then 
See  my  God  with  eyes  unclouded, 
In  this  flesh  I  then  shall  see 
Jesus  Christ  eternally. 

6.  Then  these  eyes  my  Lord  shall  know, 
My  Redeemer  and  my  Brother ; 

In  His  love  my  soul  shall  glow,— 
I  myself,  and  not  another ! 
Only  there  shall  disappear 
Weakness  in  and  round  me  here. 

7.  What  now  sickens,  mourns,  and  sighs, 
Christ  with  Him  in  glory  bringeth ; 
Earthly  is  the  seed  and  dies, 
Heavenly  from  the  grave  it  springeth ; 
Natural  is  the  death  we  die, 
Spiritual  our  life  on  high. 

8.  Then  take  comfort,  nay,  rejoice, 

For  His  members  Christ  will  cherish ; 


THE  CHURCH  YEAR. 


23 


Fear  not,  they  will  know  His  voice, 
Though  awhile  they  seem  to  perish, 
When  the  final  trump  is  heard, 
And  the  deaf,  cold  grave  is  stirred. 

9.  Laugh  to  scorn  the  gloomy  grave, 
And  at  death  no  longer  tremble, 
For  the  Lord,  who  comes  to  save, 
Round  Him  shall  His  saints  assemble, 
Raising  them  o'er  all  their  foes, 
Mortal  weakness,  fear,  and  woes. 

10.  Only  draw  away  your  heart 

Now  from  pleasures  base  and  hollow; 
Would  ye  there  with  Christ  have  part, 
Here  His  footsteps  ye  must  follow  ; 
Fix  your  heart  beyond  the  skies, 
Whither  ye  yourselves  would  rise ! 

Louisa  Henrietta, 
Electrons  <>f  Brandenburg,  1053. 


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THE  CHURCH  YEAR. 


2.  Since  Christ  has  reached  His  glorious  throne, 
And  mighty  gifts  henceforth  are  His, 

My  heart  can  rest  in  heaven  alone, 
On  earth  my  Lord  I  always  miss ; 
I  long  to  be  with  Him  on  high, 
My  heart  and  thoughts  forever  fly 
Where  now  my  only  treasure  is. 

3.  From  Thy  ascension  let  such  grace, 
Dear  Lord,  be  ever  found  in  me, 

That  steadfast  faith  may  guide  my  ways 

With  step  unfalt'ring  up  to  Thee 

And  at  Thy  voice  I  may  depart 

With  joy  to  dwell  where  Thou,  Lord,  art ; 

O  Saviour,  grant  this  prayer  to  me ! 

From  J.  Wegelin,  1636. 


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2.  Thou  holy  Light,  our  Guide  divine, 
0  cause  the  Word  of  life  to  shine ; 
Teach  us  to  know  our  God  aright, 
And  call  Him  Father  with  delight. 
From  error,  Lord,  our  souls  defend, 
That  they  on  Christ  alone  attend, 
In  Him  with  living  faith  abiding, 

In  Him  with  all  their  might  confiding. 
Hallelujah !     Hallelujah ! 

3.  Thou  holy  Fire,  sweet  Source  of  rest, 
Grant  that,  with  joy  and  hope  possessed, 
We  always  in  Thy  service  stay, 

And  trouble  drive  us  not  away. 
Lord,  by  Thy  power  prepare  each  heart, 
To  our  weak  nature  strength  impart, 
That  firmly  here  we  be  contending, 
Through  life  and  death  to  Thee  ascending. 
Hallelujah !     Hallelujah ! 

Dr.  M.  Luther,  1624, 


26 


THE  CHURCH  YEAR. 


15.  Der  du  bist  drei  in  Einigkeit. 


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2.  We  praise  Thee  with  the  dawning  day, 
To  Thee  at  even  also  pray  ; 

With  our  poor  song  we  worship  Thee 
Now,  ever  and  eternally. 

3.  Let  God  the  Father  be  adored, 
And  God  the  Son,  the  only  Lord. 
And  God  the  Holy  Spirit  be 
Adored  throughout  eternity ! 

Dr.  M.  Luther,  1543. 


16.  Wir  glauben  all'  an  einen  Gott. 


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27 


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And  we  believe  in  Jesus  Christ, 
Son  of  God,  and  Mary's  Son. 
Who  descended  from  His  throne, 
And  for  us  salvation  won; 
By  whose  blood  and  death  are  we 
Rescued  from  all  misery. 

And  we  confess  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Who  from  both  fore'er  proceeds; 
Who  upholds  and  comforts  us 
In  the  midst  of  fears  and  needs. 
Blest  and  holy  Trinity, 
Praise  forever  be  to  Thee! 

Mag.  T.  Clausnitzer, 


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17.  Ein'  feste  Burg  ist  unser  Grott. 


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2.  With  might  of  ours  can  naught  be  dune, 
Soon  were  our  loss  effected ; 

But  for  us  fights  the  Valiant  One, 

AVhoni  God  Himself  elected. 

Ask  ye,  Who  is  this  ? 

Jesus  Christ  it  is, 

Of  Sabaoth  Lord, 

And  there's  none  other  God, 

He  holds  the  field  forever. 

3.  Though  devils  all  the  world  should  fill, 
All  eager  to  devour  us, 

We  tremble  not,  we  fear  no  ill, 

They  shall  not  overpower  us. 

This  world's  prince  may  still 

Scowl  fierce  as  he  will, 

He  can  harm  us  none, 

He's  judged ;  the  deed  is  done ; 

One  little  word  can  fell  him. 

4.  The  Word  they  still  shall  let  remain, 
And  not  a  thank  have  for  it ; 

He's  by  our  side  upon  the  plain 
With  His  good  gifts  and  Spirit. 
And  take  they  our  life, 
Goods,  fame,  child,  and  wife, 
Let  these  all  be  gone, 
They  yet  have  nothing  w<  m  ; 
The  kingdom  ours  remaineth. 

Dr.  M.  Luther,  li 


THE  CHURCH  YEAR, 


29 


18.  Erhalt  uns,  Herr,  bei  deinem  Wort. 


1.   Lord,    keep    lis         in    Thy  Word  and    work,       re- 


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tear  from  off  Thy  throne  Christ  Je-sus,  Thy  be  -lov-ed  Son. 


2.  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  power  make  known, 
For  Thou  art  Lord  of  lords  alone ; 

Shield  Thy  poor  Christendom,  that  we 
May  evermore  sing  praise  to  Thee. 

3.  Thou  Comforter  of  priceless  worth, 

( Hve  «>ne  mind  to  Thy  flock  on  earth, 
Stand  by  us  in  our  final  strife, 
And  lead  us  out  of  death  to  life. 

4.  Destroy  their  counsels,  Lord  our  God, 
And  smite  them  with  an  iron  rod, 
And  let  them  fall  into  the  snare 

A\  Much  for  Thy  Christians  they  prepare. 

■5.  So  that  at  last  they  may  perceive 

That,  Lord  our  God,  Thou  still  dost  live. 

And  dost  deliver  mightily 

All  those  who  put  their  trust  in  Thee. 

Dr.  M.  Luther.  7541. 

St.  4.  o.  bu  Dr.  J.  Jonas. 


III.  THE  MEANS  OF  GEAOE. 


19.  Ach  bleib  bei  uns,  Herr  Jesu  Christ. 


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Iii  these  last  days  of  sore  distress 
Grant  us,  dear  Lord,  true  steadfastness, . 
That  pure  we  keep — till  life  is  spent — 
Thy  holy  Word  and  Sacrament. 

Lord  Jesus,  help,  Thy  Church  uphold, 
For  Ave  are  sluggish,  thoughtless,  cold; 
Indue  Thy  Word  with  power  and  grace. 
And  spread  its  truth  in  every  place. 

0  keep  us  in  Thy  Word,  we  pray; 

The  guile  and  rage  of  Satan  stay ; 

Unto  Thy  Church  grant,  Lord,  Thy  grace, 

Peace,  concord,  patience,  fearlessness. 

O  God!  how  sin's  dread  works  abound! 
Throughout  the  earth  no  rest  is  found, 
And  wide  has  falsehood's  spirit  spread, 
And  error  boldly  rears  its  head. 


THE  MEANS  <  »F  GRACE. 


31 


Those  haughty  spirits,  Lord,  restrain, 
That  tain  would  o'er  Thy  Christians  n  ign, 
And  always  set  forth  something  new. 
Devised  to  change  Thy  doctrine  true. 

And  as  the  cause  and  glory,  Lord, 
Are  Thine,  not  ours,  do  Thou  afford 
Us  help  and  strength  and  constancy; 
With  all  our  heart  we  trust  in  Thee. 

A  trusty  weapon  is  Thy  Word, 

Thy  Church's  buckler,  shield,  and  sword; 

Lord,  let  us  by  this  Word  abide, 

That  we  may  seek  no  other  guide. 

O  grant  that  in  Thy  holy  Word 
We  here  may  live  and  die,  dear  Lord, 
And  when  our  journey  endeth  here, 
Receive  us  into  glory  there. 

Dr.  X.  Selnecker,  1587. 
St.  3 — 0.    Unknown. 


20.  Lass  mich  dein  sein  und  bleiben. 


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32 


THE  MEANS  OF   GRACE. 


2.  Lord  Jesus,  my  Salvation, 
My  Light,  my  Life  divine, 
My  only  Consolation, 
0  make  me  wholly  Thine ! 
For  Thou  hast  dearly  bought  me 
With  blood  and  bitter  pain  ; 
Let  me,  since  Thou  hast  sought  me, 
Eternal  life  obtain. 


And  Thou,  0  Holy  Spirit. 
My  Comforter  and  Guide, 
Grant  that  in  Jesus'  merit 
I  always  may  confide, 
Him  to  the  end  confessing 
Whom  I  have  known  by  faith. 
Give  me  Thy  constant  blessing, 
And  grant  a  Christian  death. 


Dr.  X 
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THE  MEANS  OF  GRACE. 


33 


Fill  with  the  radiance  of  Thy  grace 
The  souls  now  lost  in  error's  maze. 
And  all  whom  in  their  secret  minds 
Some  dark  delusion  hurts  and  blinds. 

And  all  who  else  have  strayed  from  Thee, 
0  gently  seek!     Thy  healing  he 
To  every  wounded  conscience  given. 
And  let  them  also  share  Thy  heaven. 

0  make  the  deal'  to  hear  Thy  Word, 
And  teach  the  dumb  to  speak,  dear  Lord, 
Who  dare  not  yet  the  faith  avow, 
Though  secretly  they  hold  it  now. 

Shine  on  the  darkened  and  the  cold, 
Recall  the  wanderers  from  Thy  fold, 
Unite  all  those  who  walk  apart, 
Confirm  the  weak  and  doubting  heart. 

So  they  with  us  may  evermore 
Such  grace  with  wondering  thanks  adore, 
And  endless  praise  to  Thee  he  given 
By  all  Thy  Church  in  earth  and  heaven. 

J.  Heermann.   1630. 


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.34  THE  MEANS  OF  GRACE. 


2.  Yes,  Thy  warning  voice  is  plain, 
And  we  fain  would  keep  it  duly, 
"He  who  is  not  born  again, 
Heart  and  life  renewing  truly, 
Born  of  water  and  the  Spirit, 
Will  My  kingdom  ne'er  inherit." 

3.  Therefore  hasten  we  to  Thee, 

Take  the  pledge  we  bring,  0  take  it ! 

Let  us  here  Thy  glory  see, 

And  in  tender  pity  make  it 

No\vT  Thy  child,  and  leave  it  never, 

Thine  on  earth,  and  Thine  forever. 

4.  Wash  it,  Jesus,  in  Thy  blood, 
From  the  sin-stain  of  its  nature; 
Let  it  rise  from  out  this  flood 
Clothed  in  Thee,  a  newborn  creature; 
May  it,  washed  as  Thou  hast  bidden, 
In  Thine  innocence  be  hidden. 

5.  Turn  the  darkness  into  light, 

To  Thy  grace  receive  and  save  it ; 
Heal  the  serpent's  venomed  bite, 
In  the  font  where  now  we  lave  it; 
Here  let  flow  a  Jordan  river, 
And  from  leprosy  deliver. 

6.  Make  it,  Head,  Thy  member  now ; 
Shepherd,  take  Thy  lamb,  and  feed  it: 
Prince  of  peace,  its  peace  be  Thou ; 
Way  of  life,  to  heaven  lead  it ; 

Vine,  this  branch  may  nothing  sever, 
Graft  by  faith  in  Thee  forever. 

7.  Xow  into  Thy  heart  we  pour 
Prayers  that  from  our  hearts  proceeded ; 
Let  our  sighing  heavenward  soar, 

Let  our  warm  desires  be  heeded ; 
Write  the  name  we  now  have  given. 
Write  it  in  the  book  of  heaven. 

B.  Schmolek,  1704. 


THE  MEANS  <  >F  GRACE. 


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2.  That  we  never  might  forget  it, 
Take  my  flesh,  He  said,  and  eat  it, 
Hidden  in  this  piece  of  bread ; 
Drink  in  this  wine  my  blood,  He  said. 

3.  Whoso  to  this  board  repaireth, 
Take  good  heed  how  he  prepareth  ; 
Death  instead  of  life  shall  he 
Receive  who  comes  unworthily. 

4.  Praise  the  Father,  God  in  heaven, 
Who  such  precious  food  hath  given, 
And  for  sins  which  thou  hast  done 
Hath  caused  to  die  His  only  Son. 

5.  Thou  shalt  hold  with  faith  unshaken 
That  this  food  is  to  be  taken 

By  the  sick  who  are  distressed, 

By  those  whose  heart  is  sin-oppressed. 

6.  To  such  grace  and  mercy  turneth 
Every  soul  that  truly  mourneth ; 
Art  thou  well?  avoid  this  board, 
Lest  thou  receive  an  ill  reward. 


36 


THE  ORDER  OF  SALVATION. 


7.  Christ  says:  Come,  ye  heavy-laden. 
I  your  weary  hearts* will  gladden  ; 
They  that  are  yet  strong  and  well, 
Despise  the  best  physician's  skill. 

8.  Could'st  thou  earn  thine  own  salvation. 
Useless  were  my  death  and  passion ; 
This  feast  is  not  spread  for  thee, 

If  thine  own  helper  thou  wilt  be. 

9.  If  thou  this  belie  vest  truly. 
And  confession  makest  duly, 
Thou  a  welcome  guest  art  here, 

This  heavenly  food  thy  soul  shall  cheer. 

10.  But  the  fruits  must  not  be  missing. 
Love  thy  neighbor  without  ceasing, 
That  true  love  let  him  receive 
Which  here  to  thee  thy  God  doth  give. 

Dr.  31.  Luther,  1324. 


IV.  THE  OKDEK  OF  SALVATION. 


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THE  ORDER  OF   SALVATION.  37 


2.  We  deserve  but  grief  and  shame, 
Yet  His  words,  rich  grace  revealing. 
Pardon,  peace,  and  life  proclaim; 
Here  their  ills  have  perfect  healing 
Who  with  humble  hearts  believe — 
"'Jesus  sinners  doth  receive!  " 

:!.  Sheep  that  from  the  fold  did  stray 
Every  faithful  shepherd  seeketh; 
Weary  souls  that  lost  their  way 
Christ  the  Shepherd  seeks,  and  taketh 
In  His  arms,  that  they  may  live — 
"Jesus  sinners  doth  receive!  " 

4.  Come,  ye  sinners,  one  and  all, 
Come,  ye  all  have  invitation; 
Come,  obey  His  gracious  call, 
Come  and  take  His  free  salvation! 
Firmly  in  these  words  believe : 

••Jesus  sinners  doth  receive  !  " 

5.  I,  a  sinner,  come  to  Thee, 

And  acknowledge  my  transgression  ; 
Tender  mercy  show  to  me, 
Grant  me  graciously  remission  ; 
Let  these  words  my  soul  relieve: 
"Jesus  sinners  doth  receive!  " 

6.  Henceforth  I  need  fear  no  foe ; 
Were  as  scarlet  my  transgression, 
It  shall  be  as  white  as  snow 

By  the  virtue  of  Thy  passion ; 
For  in  these  words  I  believe: 
"Jesns  sinners  doth  receive  !  " 

7.  Now  my  conscience  is  at  ease, 
Now  I  fear  no  condemnation. 
He  who  grants  me  full  release 
Hath  atoned  for  my  transgression  ; 
In  true  faith  to  Him  I  cleave — 

"Jesus  sinners  doth  receive!  " 


38 


THE  ORDER  OF  SALVATION. 


"Jesus  sinners  doth  receive!  " 
Me  too  hath  received  the  Saviour, 
Opening  heaven,  that  I  may  live 
With  my  Lord  in  bliss  forever ; 
Gladly,  then,  this  world  I  leave— 

"Jesus  sinners  doth  receive  !  " 

E.  Xeumeister,  1719. 


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Death  brooded  darkly  o'er  me, 
My  sin  oppressed  me  night  and  day 
Therein  my  mother  bore  me  ; 
Deeper  and  deeper  still  I  fell, 
Life  had  become  a  living  hell, 
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THE  ORDER   OF  SALVATION.  39 

3.  My  good  works  could  avail  me  naught. 
For  they  with  sin  were  stained; 
Free-will  against  God's  judgment  fought. 
And  dead  to  good  remained. 

Grief  drove  me  to  despair,  and  I 
Had  nothing  left  me  but  to  die, 
To  hell  1  fast  was  sinking. 

4.  Then  God  beheld  my  wretched  state 
With  deep  commiseration  ; 

He  thought  upon  His  mercy  great, 
And  willed  my  soul's  salvation; 
He  turned  to  me  a  Father's  heart — 
Not  small  the  cost ! — to  heal  my  smart, 
He  gave  His  best  and  dearest. 

5.  He  spake  to  His  beloved  Son : 
'T  is  time  to  take  compassion  ; 

Then  go,  my  heart's  most  precious  Crown, 
And  bring  to  man  salvation; 
From  sin  arid  sorrow  set  him  free, 
Slay  bitter  death  for  him,  that  he 
May  live  with  Thee  forever. 

6.  The  Son  delighted  to  obey. 
And,  born  of  Virgin  mother, 
Awhile  on  this  low  earth  did  stay. 
That  He  might  be  my  brother. 
His  mighty  power  He  hidden  bore, 
A  servant's  form  like  mine  He  wore, 
To  lead  the  devil  captive. 

7.  To  me  He  spake:   "Hold  fast  by  me, 
I  am  thy  Rock  and  Castle; 

I  wholly  give  myself  for  thee, 
For  thee  I  strive  and  wrestle  ; 
For  I  am  thine,  and  thou  art  mine, 
Henceforth  my  place  is  also  thine, 
The  foe  shall  never  part  us. 

8.  The  foe  shall  shed  my  precious  blood, 
Me  of  my  life  bereaving ; 

All  this  i  suffer  for  thy  good  ; 
Be  steadfast  and  believing. 


40 


THE  ORDER  OF  SALVATION. 


Life  shall  from  death  the  viet'ry  win, 
My  righteousness  shall  bear  thy  sin, 
So  art  thou  blest  forever. 

9.  Now  to  my  Father  I  depart, 
From  earth  to  heaven  ascending, 
Thence  heavenly  wisdom  to  impart, 
The  Holy  Spirit  sending ; 
He  shall  in  trouble  comfort  thee, 
Teach  thee  to  know  and  follow  me, 
And  into  truth  shall  guide  thee. 

10.  What  I  have  done  and  taught,  do  thou 
To  do  and  teach  endeavor ; 
So  shall  my  kingdom  flourish  now, 
And  God  be  praised  forever ; 
Take  heed  lest  men  with  base  alloy 
The  heavenly  treasure  should  destroy ; 
This  counsel' I  bequeath  thee. 

Dr.  M.  Luther,  1523. 


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2.  It  is  that  mercy  never  ending, 
Which  all  conception  far  transcends, 

Of  Him,  who,  with  love's  arms  extending. 
To  wretched  sinners  condescends ; 
Whose  heart  with  pity  still  doth  break. 
Whether  we  seek  Him,  or  forsake. 

3.  Our  ruin  God  has  not  intended, 
He  wills  salvation 'to  bestow  ; 

For  this  the  Son  to  earth  descended. 
And  then  to  heaven  again  did  go ; 
For  this  so  loudly  evermore 
He  knocketh  at  our  heart's  closed  door. 

4.  0  depth  of  love,  in  which,  past  finding, 
My  sins  through  Christ's  blood  disappear 
This  is  for  wounds  the  safest  binding, 
There  is  no  condemnation  here  ; 

For  Jesus'  blood  through  earth  and  skies 
Forever  Mercy !  Mercy  !  cries. 

5.  I  never  will  forget  this  crying, 
In  faith  I'll  trust  it  all  my  days, 

And,  when  o'er  all  my  sins  I'm  sighing, 
I  towards  my  Father's  heart  will  gaze ; 
For  there  is  always  to  be  found 
Free  mercy  without  end  and  bound. 

6.  Though  I  be  robbed  of  every  pleasure 
That  soul  and  body  can  make  glad, 
Bereft  of  every  earthly  treasure, 
Forlorn,  forsaken,  lone  and  sad : 
However  far  His  help  may  be, 

His  mercy  yet  is  left  to  me. 

7.  If  earthly  cares  and  want  oppress  me, 
And  cause  me  sorrow  and  regret 

That  things  so  vain  can  still  distress  me, 
And  give  me  so  much  trouble  yet : 
Though  I  am  bowed  down  to  the  dust. 
Still  in  His  mercy  I  will  trust. 


4:2 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 


10. 


If  in  the  best  of  all  my  actions, 
In  works  that  are  admired  the  most, 
I  must  perceive  great  imperfections. 
I  surely  have  no  right  to  boast ; 
Yet  this  sweet  comfort  doth  abide  : 
In  mercy  only  I  confide. 

Be  it  with  me  as  He  is  willing, 
Whose  mercy  is  a  boundless  sea  ; 
May  He  himself  my  heart  be  stilling, 
That  this  may  ne'er  forgotten  be : 
Then  it  will  rest,  in  joy  and  woe. 
On  mercy,  while  it  beats  below. 

On  this  foundation  I  unshrinking 
Will  stand,  while  I  on  earth  remain ; 
This  shall  engage  my  acting,  thinking, 
While  I  the  breath  of  life  retain  ; 
Then  I  will  sing  eternally, 
1  nfathomed  Mercy,  still  of  Thee. 

J.  A.  Rathe,  1 ! 


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THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 


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Thy    will       the     best        is  ev     -     -     -     -    or. 

,  Grant  honor,  truth,  propriety, 
And  love  Thy  Word  to  ponder; 
False  doctrines,  Lord,  keep  far  from  me, 
And  grant  both  here  and  yonder 
What  serves  my  everlasting  bliss; 
Preserve  me  from  unrighteousness 
In  all  my  life  and  doings. 

When,  at  Thy  summons,  I  must  leave 

This  world  of  sin  and  sadness. 

Grant  me  Thy  grace,  Lord,  not  to  grieve. 

But  to  depart  with  gladness; 

My  spirit  I  commend  to  Thee, 

O  Lord,  a  blessed  end  give  me 

Through  Jesus  Christ !    Yea,  Amen. 

Dr.  C.  Melissander,  1574. 


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44  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 

2.  And  grant  me,  Lord,  to  do, 
With  ready  heart  and  willing, 
Whate'er  Thou  shalt  command, 
My  calling  here  fulfilling; 

To  do  it  when  I  ought, 
With  all  my  strength  ;  and  bless 
The  work  I  thus  have  wrought, 
For  Thou  must  give  success. 

3.  0  let  me  never  speak 

What  bounds  of  truth  exceedeth  ; 
Grant  that  no  idle  word 
From  out  my  mouth  proceedeth ; 
And  grant,  when  in  my  place 
I  must  and  ought  to  speak, 
My  words  due  power  and  grace, 
Nor  let  me  wound  the  weak. 

4.  If  dangers  gather  round, 

Still  keep  me  calm  and  fearless ; 
Help  me  to  bear  the  cross, 
When  life  is  dark  and  cheerless ; 
Let  me  subdue  my  foe 
By  words  and  actions  kind; 
When  counsel  I  would  know, 
Good  counsel  let  me  find. 

5.  And  let  me  be  with  all 

In  peace  and  friendship  living, 
As  far  as  Christians  may  ; 
And  if  Thou  aught  art  giving 
Of  wealth  and  honors  fair, 
O  this  refuse  me  not, 
That  naught  be  mingled  there 
Of  goods  unjustly  got. 

6.  And  if  a  longer  life 

Be  here  on  earth  decreed  me, 
And  Thou  through  many  a  strife 
To  ripe  old  age  wilt  lead  me, 
Thy  patience  in  me  shed, 
Avert  all  sin  and  shame, 
And  crown  my  hoary  head 
With  pure  untarnished  fame. 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 


45 


7.  Let  me  depart  this  life 
Confiding  in  my  Saviour; 
Do  Thou  my  soul  receive, 
That  it  may  live  forever; 
And  Let  my  body  have 

A  quiet  resting-place 
Beside  a  Christian's  grave, 
And  let  it  sleep  in  peace. 

8.  And  on  that  solemn  day, 
When  all  the  dead  are  waking, 
Stretch  o'er  my  grave  Thy  hand, 
Thyself  my  slumbers  breaking; 
Then  let  me  hear  Thy  voice. 
And  change  this  earthly  frame, 
And  bid  me  aye  rejoice 

With  those  who  love  Thv  name. 


J.  Heermann,  1630. 


29.  Was  Grott  thut,  das  ist  wohlgethan. 


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46  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 

2.  Whate'er  my  God  ordains  is  right ! 
He  never  will  deceive  me  ; 

He  leads  me  by  the  proper  path, 

I  know  He  will  not  leave  me, 

And  take  content  I 

What  He  hath  sent ; 

His  hand  that  sends  my  sadness, 

Will  turn  my  tears  to  gladness. 

3.  Whate'er  my  God  ordains  is  right ! 
His  loving  thought  attends  me ; 

No  poisoned  draught  the  cup  can  be 

That  my  Physician  sends  me, 

But  medicine  due ; 

For  God  is  true. 

Of  doubt,  then,  I'll  divest  me, 

And  on  His  goodness  rest  me. 

4.  Whate'er  my  God  ordains  is  right ! 
My  Life,  my  Light  can  never 
Intend  ,me  harm  ;  then,  to  His  care 
I  give  myself  forever, 

In  weal  or  woe  ; 

For  well  I  know, 

I  once  shall  see  quite  clearly 

That  God  doth  love  me  dearly. 

5.  Whate'er  my  God  ordains  is  right ! 
Though  now  this  cup  in  drinking 
May  bitter  to  my  taste  appear, 

I  take  it  all  unshrinking ; 

For  to  my  heart 

God  will  impart 

A  timely  balm  of  healing, 

And  end  each  painful  feeling. 

6.  Whate'er  my  God  ordains  is  right ! 
Here  shall  my  stand  be  taken ; 
Though  sorrow,  need,  or  death  be  min 
Yet  am  I  not  forsaken ; 

My  Father's  care 

Is  round  me  there, 

His  arms  embrace  and  shield  me  ; 

Then,  to  my  God  I  yield  me. 

Mag.  S.  Rod ig ast. 


VI.  DEATH  AND  ETEENITY, 


30.  Christus,  der  ist  mein  Leben. 


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2.  From  hence  I  go  with  gladness 
To  Christ,  my  Brother's  side, 
That  I  may  soon  be  with  Him, 
And  e'er  with  Him  abide. 

3.  I  have  o'ercome  life's  crosses, 
Grief,  pain,  and  sorrow  cease, 
Through  His  five  wounds  most  holy 
With  God  I  am  at  peace. 

4.  When  all  my  powers  are  breaking, 
My  breath  comes  heavily, 

Nor  word  more  I  can  utter, 
Lord,  hear  my  sighs  to  Thee  ! 

5.  When  reason,  sense,  and  thinking 
Fail,  like  a  flickering  light, 

That  to  and  fro  doth  waver, 
Ere  'tis  extinguished  quite : 

6.  Then  let  me  softly,  gently, 
Lord,  fall  asleep  in  Thee," 
When  by  Thy  will  and  counsel 
My  last  hour  comes  to  me. 


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7.  As  to  the  oak  the  ivy, 
So  let  me  cleave  to  Thee, 
And  live  in  heavenly  glory 

With  Thee  eternally. 

8.  Amen  !  This  wilt  Thou,  Jesus, 
Grant  graciously  to  me. 
Endow  me  with  Thy  Spirit, 
That  I  fare  happily. 

Anna,  Countess  of  Stolberg,  1000. 


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God's  child  I  am  with  all  my  heart ; 
I  thank  thee,  death,  thou  leadest  me 
To  that  true  life  where  I  would  be. 
So  cleansed  by  Christ  I  fear  not  death. 
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DEATH   AND  ETERNITY. 


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What  came  from  dust,  and  turns  to  dust, 
And  from  the  dust  shall  surely  rise, 
When  the  last  trumpet  fills  the  skies. 

3.  His  soul  forever  lives  in  God, 

Whose  grace  his  pardon  hath  bestowed, 
Who  through  His  Son  redeemed  him  here 
From  bondage  unto  sin  and  fear. 

4.  His  trials  and  his  griefs  are  past. 
A  blessed  end  is  his  at  last ; 

He  bore  Christ's  yoke,  and  did  His  will, 
And  though  he  died,  he  liveth  still. 

5.  He  lives  where  none  do  mourn  and  weep, 
And  calmly  shall  his  body  sleep, 

Till  God  shall  death  himself  destroy, 
And  raise  it  into  glorious  joy. 

6.  He  suffered  pain  and  grief  below, 
Christ  heals  him  now  from  all  his  woe ; 
For  him  hath  endless  joy  begun ; 

He  shines  in  glory  like  the  sun. 

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7.  Then  let  us  leave  him  to  his  rest, 
And  homeward  turn,  for  he  is  blest; 
And  we  must  well  our  souls  prepare, 
For  death  may  seize  us  everywhere. 

8.  So  help  us,  Christ,  our  Hope  in  loss! 
Thou  hast  redeemed  us  by  Thy  cross 
From  endless  death  and  misery  ; 

We  praise,  we  bless,  we  worship  Thee! 

M.  Weisse,  1531. 
(St.  8.  by  Dr.  M.  Luther.) 


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When  wilt  thou  come  at  last? 
When  fearless  to  my  Father's  love  and  power. 
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My  soul  I  gladly  render, 
For  surely  will  His  hand 
Lead  her,  with  guidance  tender, 
To  heaven,  her  fatherland. 

A  moment's  space,  and  gently,  wondrously, 

Released  from  earthly  ties, 

Elijah's  chariot  hoars  her  up  to  thee, 

Through  all  those  lower  skies, 

To  yonder  shining  regions, 

While  down,  to  meet  her,  eome 

The  blessed  angel  legions, 

And  bid  her  welcome  home. 

()  Zion,  hail !  Bright  city,  now  unfold 

The  gates  of  grace  to  me ! 

How  many  a  time  I  longed  for  thee  of  old, 

Ere  yet  I  was  set  free 

From  yon  dark  life  of  sadness, 

Yon  world  of  shadowy  naught, 

And  God  had  given  the  gladness, 

The  heritage  I  sought. 

O  what  the  tribe,  or  what  the  glorious  host, 

Conies  sweeping  swiftly  down? 

The  chosen  ones  on  earth  who  wrought  the  most, 

The  Church's  brightest  crown, 

Our  Lord  hath  sent  to  meet  me, 

As  in  the  far  off  years 

Their  words  oft  came  to  greet  me 

In  yonder  land  of  tears. 


The  Patriarchs'  and  Prophets'  noble  train, 

With  all  Christ's  followers  true, 

Who  bore  the  cross,  and  could  the  worst  disdain 

That  tyrants  dared  to  do, 

I  see  them  shine  forever, 

All-glorious  as  the  sun, 

'Mid  light  that  fadeth  never, 

Their  perfect  freedom  Avon. 


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7.  And  when  within  that  lovely  Paradise 
At  last  I  safely  dwell, 

From  ont  my  soul  what  songs  of  bliss  shall  rise. 

What  joy  my  lips  shall  tell, 

While  holy  saints  are  singing 

Hosannas  o'er  and  o'er, 

Pure  Hallelujahs  ringing 

Around  me  evermore ! 

8.  Innumerous  choirs  before  the  shining  throne 
Their  joyful  anthems  raise, 

Till  heaven's  glad  halls  are  echoing  with  the  tone 

Of  that  great  hymn  of  praise, 

And  all  its  host  rejoices, 

And  all  its  blessed  throng 

Unite  their  myriad  voices 

In  one  eternal  song. 

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